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National Fuel offers advice
      As the first anniversary of the October "Surprise" snowstorm and power outage approaches, National Fuel is urging its customers to ensure that their existing gas line and meter are sufficient to provide the additional volume of natural gas that a generator will require.
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Historical architecture, innovative design
Doors Open Niagara weekend invites visitors to two countries
by ELIZABETH TAUFA
      W estern New York and Southern Ontario are home to several historical buildings and sites. But one needs endless time and money to visit them all. However, for the weekend of Oct. 13 and 14, money won't be a problem.
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Hospice to host bereavement support groups
      support groups The Circle of Hope program of Niagara Hospice hosts bereavement support groups that are open to the community. These support groups are designed to help those who have experienced the death of a loved one and will cover such topics as discussing the grief process, normalizing gri...
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Diversified Rehabilitaion Services offers audiology care
      Diversified Rehabilitation Services is currently offering audiology care and occupational, physical and speech language therapy from pediatrics to geriatrics. A community Aphasia Enrichment group will be offered for individuals experiencing communication difficulties as a result of stroke.
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American Heart Association has new volunteers
      McGuire Development Company president James Dentinger has been named chairman of the American Heart Association's Buffalo/ Niagara region. Elected to the board of directors in 2006, Dentinger is an active volunteer for the American Heart Association, with a passion for reducing the rates of heart...
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Panel discussion set on senior moving
      Weinberg Campus, 2650 N. Forest Road, Amherst, will host a panel discussion, "Getting Seniors Ready for the Next Move," from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 in the Meadows Apartments second-floor lounge. The free panel discussion will provide information and tips for seniors, families an...
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SENIORNEWS
      The following events will take place at the Amherst Center for Senior Services, 350 John James Audubon Parkway. Registration is required. For more information, call 636-3059. Farmer's Market, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., every Tuesday in October in the lounge.
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Cruise Nights offer flotilla of info
CHRISTINE HICKS- USTA Travel
      October is National Cruise Vacation Month. That isn't new; Cruise Lines International Association has been promoting it for years. What's newer is the "World's Largest Cruise Night." The third annual event is about to happen on Oct. 17. It must be working. It can work to your advantage, too.
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Library News
      The following events will be held at the Williamsville Library, 5571 Main St. Registration is required for all programs. For more information, call 632-6176. Story Time with Miss Beth, 10:30 a.m. Mondays for toddlers and 11:30 a.m. Fridays for ages 3 to 5.
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Bride carries bouquet of white roses, daisies
      Kristy Ann Wik married Gary Ronald Bell in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 at Kenmore United Church of Christ. The Rev. Richard Luh officiated. The bride is the daughter of Ann Marie and Robert Wik of Corfu. The groom is the son of Joan and Gary Bell of Akron.
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Couple honeymoon in Canary Islands
      Christine Smith married Michael Belin in a late afternoon ceremony on Friday, Oct. 5, 2007 at St. John Vianney Church, Orchard Park. Monsignor William J. Gallagher officiated. The bride is the daughter of Susan and Daniel Marmion of West Seneca and Joseph and Gail Smith of Hamburg.
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Groom writes, performs song for bride
      Lisa Marie Bogdan married Matthew L. Ferraro on Saturday Sept. 15, 2007 at Holy Spirit Church in Buffalo. The Rev. Joseph Wolf officiated. The bride is the daughter of Patricia and David Bogdan of Kenmore. The groom is the son of Teresa and Matthew Ferraro of Hamburg.
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Morning ceremony held in Botanical Gardens
      Amanda Rudroff married Peter Lavis in a morning ceremony on Sunday Sept. 2, 2007 at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. The Rev. Joseph Wolpert officiated. The bride is the daughter of Carol and John Rudroff of Tonawanda. The groom is the son of Nancy Gallagher of West Seneca and Greg Lavi...
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Tringali- Wilson
      Anita Tringali of East Amherst and Richard Tringali of Williamsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Marissa Tringali, to Adam Wilson, son of Carla and Daniel Wilson of Dryden, Mich. Miss Tringali graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 2000. She graduated from the University at Buffalo...
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Lowest of the Low singer performs wedding song
      Stephanie Fontana married Christopher Dingess in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007 at St. Louis Church in Buffalo. Monsignor J. Patrick Keleher officiated. The bride is the daughter of Marian and Frank Fontana of Getzville. The groom is the son of Betty Ann and Billy Ray Dingess of...
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Vanecek- Payne
      Cindy and Bill Vanecek of Lancaster announce the engagement of their daughter, Cassie Vanecek, to Scott Payne, son of Doreen and Jeffrey Payne of Lancaster. Miss Vanecek graduated from Lancaster High School in 2001. She received a bachelor's degree in elementary and special education in 2005 and ...
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Adam- Enderton
      Kathleen and David Adam of Clarence Center announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Kathleen Adam, to Patrick Timothy Enderton, son of Bobbi and Tim Enderton of Lockport. Miss Adam graduated from Clarence High School in 2001. She is pursuing a degree in digital media arts at Canisius ...
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Pair take Alaskan cruise
      Carolyn Kraus married Brendan Brinkworth in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, June 23, 2007 at Holy Cross Church in Salamanca. The Rev. Joseph Dudzik officiated. The bride is the daughter of Patricia and Norman Kraus of East Amherst. The groom is the son of Mary Brinkworth of Buffalo and the lat...
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Pair united in interfaith ceremony
      Kristen Cassetta married Jonathan Pancerman in an evening ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Amherst. Monsignor Patrick Keleher and Rabbi Drorah Setel officiated at the interfaith ceremony.
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Mergenhagen- Maier
      Linda and Hal Mergenhagen of Clarence announce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothy Mergenhagen, to Timothy Maier, son of Robin and Mark Maier of Corfu. Miss Mergenhagen graduated from Williamsville North High School in 1998.
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Friends officiate at morning ceremony
      Kathleen Powers married Theodore Kusio in a morning ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 6. 2007 at the Garrison Spa & Golf Club in Garrison, N.Y. Tina Morando, Phillips town clerk, and Christopher Fecteau and Karen Rich, friends of the bride, officiated.
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Couple at home in NYC after Lancaster nuptials
      Jennifer Lynn Ruggiero married Bryant Adam Falk in an afternoon ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007 at the Fox Valley Club in Lancaster. Rabbi Jerry Seidler officiated. The bride is the daughter of Diane and Vincent Ruggiero of Williamsville. The groom is the son of Audrey and Charles Falk of Smith...
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Caribbean cruise follows Amherst reception
      Wendy Marie Smith married Brandon Michael Clark in a late afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007 at St. Pius X Church in Getzville. Monsignor George B. Yiengst and the Rev. Dr. J. Morris Smith officiated. The bride is the daughter of Linda and Buck Smith of Amherst. The groom is the son of ...
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Wedding announcement guidelines
      All engagement, wedding and anniversary announcements received by Bee Group Newspapers are published in all nine editions as a service to our readers. There is no charge. The following are guidelines that must be followed for submitting a wedding, engagement or anniversary announcement.
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Couple receive guests at Brierwood Country Club
      Sara K. Szatkowski married Jason E. Cook in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007 at St. Gabriel's Church in Elma. The Rev. Daniel Palys officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mary and Robert Szatkowski of Lancaster. The groom is the son of Cathy Sorrells of St. Louis and Monty Cook ...
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Couple honeymoon in Caribbean
      Kimberley Dossinger married Jeff Stahl in an afternoon ceremony on Friday, Oct. 5, 2007 at Banchetti's Grove in Amherst. The Rev. Theodore Anderson officiated. The bride is the daughter of Suzanne and C.J. Dossinger of Naples, Fla. The groom is the son of Karlene and Larry Stahl of Alden.
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Pair at home in Texas after West Seneca nuptials
      Elizabeth "Bethy" Allison Merhige married Thomas R. Barrett in an outdoor, late afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007 at Gregor's Garden Grove in West Seneca. The Rev. David Zastrow officiated. The bride is the daughter of Patricia Merhige of Amherst. The groom is the son of Peggy Jo and ...
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Reception marks 50th anniversary
      Margaret and Thomas Heisler of Depew celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a small reception for family and friends. Thomas Heisler married the former Margaret Clarke on Aug. 17, 1957 at Most Holy Redeemer Church in Cheektowaga.
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Couple renew vows after 60 years
      Noreen and Robert Aiple of Williamsville celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows at Zion United Church of Christ in Tonawanda. The flowers on the altar were arranged in gold vases given to the couple as an original wedding gift.
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     LOCKS OF LOVE - Clarence resident Grace Windschitl recently donated 10 inches of her hair to Locks of Love, which donates hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 with long-term medical hair loss. Grace is a fourth-grade student at SS. Peter & Paul School in Williamsville. Dona...
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Winter Car Care Fair set
      Because this is AAA Car Care Month, AAA will host a Car Care Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the AAA Travel and Insurance Center, 100 International Drive, Amherst. The event is free. Items to be inspected include tire pressure, battery condition, windshield wipers, brakes, light...
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Container gardens offer simplicity, variety and year-long beauty
      (NAPSI) - Container gardening is growing in popularity, and the newest designs take advantage of exciting new varieties of plants, especially flowering shrubs. Creating a beautiful container garden doesn't require a lot of time, space or know-how. Gardeners also appreciate the ease of container ...
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